By Rhianna Ramos
On Sunday, November 30, thousands of Filipinos gathered at the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) People Power Monument for the second “Trillion Peso March,” a nationwide demonstration calling for accountability over alleged large-scale corruption involving more than P1 trillion in stolen public funds.
By Alexia Bangayan
On Friday, November 28, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber unanimously rejected three arguments by former president Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers, ruling that he must remain detained in The Hague to ensure his appearance at trial and prevent interference with witnesses.
By AJ Alarcon
Dismissed Bulacan first district engineer Henry Alcantara turned in P110 million in cash, representing kickbacks from flood control projects, to the national government, Department of Justice (DOJ) officer-in-charge Fredderick Vida reported at a media conference on Friday, November 28.
By AJ Alarcon
On Thursday, November 27, Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Executive Director Matthew David issued a statement saying that the council is now investigating the overseas assets of a high-ranking official and a former government executive, both linked to the flood control projects controversy.
By Noriko Yamamoto
Tropical Depression Verbena (Himawari) is reported to have crossed the coastal waters of the Cuyo archipelago, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA) 5:00 p.m. bulletin on Tuesday, November 25.
By AJ Alarcon The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Saturday, November 22, urged former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co and 17 other individuals linked to an alleged flood-control corruption scheme to surrender following the issuance of arrest warrants against them. NBI Officer-in-Charge Angelito Magno said Co and his co-accused — composed of personnel…
By Rhianna Ramos
On Friday, November 21, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ordered law enforcement agencies to arrest former Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co and 17 others linked to alleged irregularities in flood-control projects, following the issuance of arrest warrants by the Sandiganbayan.
By Alexia Bangayan
On Thursday, November 20, former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo was convicted of qualified human trafficking and sentenced to reclusión perpetua (lifelong imprisonment), by the Pasig Regional Trial Court, Branch 167, in relation to the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO)-linked scam hub she helped operate.
By Noriko Yamamoto
In a video uploaded on his Facebook page on Friday, November 14, former congressman and House appropriations committee chair Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co explained his role in the flood control projects controversy, citing the involvement of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, and then-House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
By Alexia Bangayan
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. proclaimed on Thursday, November 13, that his administration seeks to imprison individuals involved in the flood control anomalies before Christmas, promising to pursue criminal and administrative cases against those accused of misusing public funds.
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